ESI Amber i4
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ESI
Amber i4
Product Info
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The Amber i4 is a surprisingly capable little interface. It's a great option for home recording enthusiasts, podcasters, or anyone needing a flexible I/O solution without spending a fortune. The preamps are decent, and the build feels more substantial than you’d expect at this price.
Product Description
- ESI Amber i4
- USB-C Audio Interface
- Four input and output channels with 24 bit / 192 kHz
- Dynamic range: 115 dB A
- Real-time monitoring with balance control
- One master and two headphone volume controls
- Two gain controls
- Stereo loopback support for internal recordings
- Two class A microphone inputs with combo socket
- 48 V phantom power
- Two instrument inputs Hi-Z: 6.3 mm jack
- Four line inputs: 6.3 mm jack balanced
- Four line outputs: 2 x 6.3 mm jack balanced
- Two headphone outputs: 6.3 mm jack
- Two bi-directional MIDI connections
- LCD display
- Power supply via USB-C
- Optional external 5 V power supply
- EWDM driver (Ultra Low Latency) for Windows 10 / 11 with ASIO 2.0
- WDM and DirectSound support and virtual channels
- Supports OS X / macOS (10.9 and higher) via the native CoreAudio USB driver from Apple
- Includes Cubase LE App
- Deckadance LE
- Bitwig 8-Track and 3 months subscription for JackTrip Virtual Studio
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 228 x 140 x 45 mm
- Weight: 698 g
PROS
- • Solid build quality for the price point; feels robust.
- • Clean preamps deliver surprisingly low noise floor.
- • Flexible I/O options cater to diverse recording setups.
- • USB-C connectivity offers modern convenience and power.
CONS
- • LCD display is basic; lacks detailed information at a glance.
- • Driver support, while improved, still favors Windows users.
- • Limited headroom on preamps; not ideal for very hot signals.
Product Video
Key Features
Inputs
6 (2 Mic/Line Combo, 2 Hi-Z Instrument, 2 Line)
Outputs
6 (4 Line, 2 Headphone)
Max Sample Rate
192 kHz
Bit Depth
24 bit
Preamps
2 Class A Microphone Preamps
Weight
2.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The EWDM driver helps, but expect slightly higher latency than top-tier interfaces, especially with complex projects. It's acceptable for most home recording scenarios, though.
The Hi-Z inputs work fine with active basses, but a dedicated DI box might offer a cleaner, more defined signal depending on the bass and desired tone.
Yes, the balanced outputs are well-implemented and should perform cleanly when connected to a quality mixer, minimizing noise and interference.
